Vocabulary
Prefixes (en-, re-, pre-, pro)
Test Questions
Persuasion
Fun Facts
100
What does the word vegetation mean? Use it in a sentence.
plants
100
What is the prefix in the word review and what does it mean?
re-, look over again
100
Why does Ms. Stone have a ranger talk to the class?
To teach them about wetlands
100
Give one example of how Ranger Jim persuades the students to save the Everglades.
The circle of life... (All human, animal and plant life are all connected)
100
Why were the trees called tourist trees?
peeling sunburn
200
What does the word attracted mean? Use it in a sentence.
Drawn to
200
What is the prefix in the word predetermined and what does it mean?
pre-, decide ahead of time
200
What is the main reason for keeping mangrove swamp alive and well?
The water protects young animals
200
"most of the water used in southern Florida comes from the Everglades"... This quote is persuading people to do what?
conserve water
200
How many places in the Everglades did the class visit on the map?
2
300
What does the word conserving mean? Use it in a sentence.
saving
300
What is the prefix in the word proceed and what does it mean?
pro-, move forward
300
In the sawgrass prairie Ms. Stone has them listen for what? This is one reason why we should save this prairie...
silence
300
After students see the habitats in the Everglades how do they feel about farming and development?
Against it!!
300
What is the circle of life?
all humans, animals, and plants are connected.
400
What does the word regulate mean? Use it in a sentence.
Control
400
What is the prefix in the word predate and what does it mean?
pre- comes before
400
The author believes the people need to start now and work hard in order to do what?
Save the everglades.
400
How can students is Southern Florida help save the Everglades?
persuade their families to use less water in their homes
400
What is Ms. Stones first name?
Jacqueline
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